Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad Recipe

Name: Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 Thai bird chile, chopped; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Papaya Dressing, recipe follows; 1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped; 2 Thai bird chiles, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 8 large red romaine lettuce leaves, cut into strips; 1 bunch watercress; 1 large green papaya, peeled and thinly shredded; 2 carrots, peeled and thinly shredded; 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish; Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 Thai bird chile, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Papaya Dressing, recipe follows
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
2 Thai bird chiles, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
8 large red romaine lettuce leaves, cut into strips
1 bunch watercress
1 large green papaya, peeled and thinly shredded
2 carrots, peeled and thinly shredded
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

1
Place garlic, chile, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and oil in a mini food processor and process until smooth.
2
Place beef in a small baking dish, pour the marinade over, and turn to coat.
3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4
Preheat the grill to medium-high.
5
Remove the beef from the marinade and season it with salt and pepper.
6
Grill meat until charred and cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 10 to 12 minutes.
7
Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1/4-inch thick slices.
8
In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, chiles, mint, vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce.
9
Set aside.
10
In another bowl, toss the lettuce leaves and watercress together and then arrange the mixture on a platter.
11
Combine the papaya and carrots in a medium bowl.
12
Evenly distribute the papaya mixture over the lettuce.
13
Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
14
Arrange the steak on top and drizzle steak with some more dressing.
15
Garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 Thai bird chile, chopped, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Grilled Steak and Papaya Salad

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